Required Reading - April 3, 2009; 2:54 PM ET

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Obama Sets a New Tone for Alliance With Europe New York Times | Obama gets a friendly reception in France as he distances U.S. from Bush policies.

Unanimous Ruling: Iowa Marriage no Longer Limited to One Man, One Woman Des Moines Register | Iowa now will be ahead of other states in allowing gay marriage.

Gates to Unveil Pentagon Budget on Monday Reuters | Proposal expected to include big shift in priorities. Defense contractors' lobbyists are already mobilizing.

Dodd: 'I'm the Underdog' Politico | Will he be the underdog in 2010, or the retiree?.

Obama's Domestic Agenda Gains Clarity Wall Street Journal | Peggy Noonan says the president is a mix of moderate impulses and grandiose plans.

NATO Leaders Debate Afghan Strains at Summit New York Times | Reaching agreement on broad financial goals is one thing. Getting countries to commit more troops is quite another.

The Obama Effect Economist | How the president charmed his fellow leaders in London.

Inside Obama's Polling Operation Politico | A look at the team taking tallies for the new administration.

Members Sought TARP Cash for Banks Back Home The Hill | Key lawmakers, including Reid, lobbied for local banks.

'Congressman A': Rahm Emanuel Chicago Tribune | Turns out Blagojevich (allegedly) tried to pressure Emanuel into throwing him a fundraiser. He's the gift that keeps giving.

By Ben Pershing | April 3, 2009; 2:54 PM ET
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